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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.27, 350 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.27, 350 and 211.60 is: 317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.27 : 350 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.27/350 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.27x = 350 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.27x = 74,060
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,060/233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.49

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